What is the Sustainability Action Fund?
The Sustainability Action Fund (SAF) is a student run fee levy group at Concordia University. The organization collects approximately $400,000 of revenues a year from undergraduate (50-cent-per-credit) and graduate ($1.25 per term) fee levies.
The majority of funding goes to support projects to develop sustainable infrastructure, urban agriculture, community-building, and education surrounding environmental and community issues, with the long-term goal of inspiring and developing a culture of sustainability at Concordia University.
Mission
Build a culture of sustainability at Concordia University by enabling, supporting and financing student-driven initiatives that collaboratively tackle interconnected environmental, social and economic sustainability issues.
Vision
To make Concordia University, a living model and laboratory for healthy, just and sustainable communities.
Values
Accountability, Learning, Collaboration, Sustainability
GOVERNANCE
The Sustainability Action Fund is governed by a board of up to 13 directors who are elected by various student groups and organizations whose members pay into the fund. They meet monthly to ensure that SAF is on pace to meet its objectives, and to make any necessary course corrections in pursuit of these objectives.
The day-to-day operations of the fund are managed by the Executive Director, who is SAF’s only full-time, permanent employee. The Executive Director is responsible for realizing the objectives set out by the board, and managing our staff of volunteers and interns. The Executive Director is the primary contact person for all outside parties who are interested in the Fund and its activities.
Our by-laws govern both the day-to-day and long-term operations of the fund. SAF hosts an annual general meeting once a year in the Fall. To give you an idea our organization runs, we invite you to read our Constitution and Reports.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2024-2025
OUR TEAM
Duha Elmardi
Executive Director
Duha has a BSc in Environmental Studies and Disaster Management with a major in Nonprofit Management from Khartoum, Sudan and she is also a Concordia Graduate of Community Economic Development (CED). She is a community organizer, a member of various organizations and enjoys reading, traveling and listening to podcasts.
Iqbal Hussain
Finance Coordinator
Iqbal received his MBA from NSU, Dhaka, Bangladesh, and is currently pursuing his CPA designation. He is fascinated by projects that showcase effective sustainability. He loves cooking, composing poetry in বাংলা (Bangla), playing live music, sports & exercise, listening to audiobooks & podcasts, and visual & performing arts.
Mai Pradhan
Communications Coordinator
Mai holds a BA in Communications Studies and a Minor in Sustainability Studies from Concordia University. Her professional work includes roles in film, graphic design, and communications, contributing her skills to various nonprofit organizations dedicated to sustainability. In her free time, Mai can often be found preparing Momos, a cherished dish from her Newar heritage.
REPORTS
2023 AGM Meeting Minutes- Approved
2022 AGM Meeting Minutes – Approved
2021 AGM Meeting Minutes – Approved
2020 AGM Meeting Minutes – Approved
2019 AGM Meeting Minutes – Approved
2018 AGM Meeting Minutes-Approved
2017 AGM Meeting Minutes-Approved
2016 AGM Meeting Minutes-Approved
2015 AGM Meeting Minutes-Approved
2014 AGM Meeting Minutes-Approved
2013 AGM Meeting Minutes-Approved
2012 AGM Meeting Minutes-Approved
2024-2025
2022-2023
2021-2022
2020-2021
2019-2020
2018-2019
2017-2018
2016-2017
2015-2016
OUR HISTORY
Timeline
For the 15 Year Anniversary, SAF gives back to their community for 15 years of support. The SAF offered 5 microgrants of $1500 to students taking on Community initiatives outside of the Concordia community. This was done in an effort to support students doing community work that are otherwise ineligible for SAF funding.
OPTING OUT
The SAF is sensitive to the fact that not all students are able to contribute financially to support our activities, and for this reason we offer an in-person opt out option to all undergraduate and graduate students at Concordia.
Concordia Community
If you have other questions or concerns about the opt-out process please email communityconcordia@
What can your fee-levy group do you? For more information on fee levies at Concordia University, visit concordiacommunity.org.